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Connecting a 1930's Tudor Revival to the Outdoors

Connecting a 1930′s Tudor Revival to the Outdoors

We added a mere 70 square feet to this 1930’s Tudor revival but dramatically increased the livable space and its connection to the outside.

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Attic Bedroom – An Attractive Space Makes A Sound Investment

Attic Bedroom – An Attractive Space Makes A Sound Investment

An attic bedroom returns a higher value than almost any other remodeling investment. Here are some ideas for planning your new attic get-away.

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Back-To School Storage for a Side Hall Colonial

Back-To School Storage for a Side Hall Colonial

Back to school brings the clutter of back-packs, jackets, and more — often to our front foyers. Here’s one solution the we developed for a 1940′s small side-hall colonial. Maybe it will also work in your house.

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Remodeling a 1920’s Condo

Remodeling a 1920’s Condo

We make an awkward, dark living room into a light-filled treasure without adding windows or doors. Read how detail and palette can transform a condominium unit.

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The Front Porch – An Extension of Your Living Room

The Front Porch – An Extension of Your Living Room

A good front porch is an extension of your home where you can visit with neighbors, entertain or just watch the world go by.

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The Better Hall Bath

The Better Hall Bath

The features of a new and improved hall bath – complete with analysis and pictures.

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Finding Space for your Home Office

Finding Space for your Home Office

A home office is almost a requirement today. As with all design projects, start with objectives and needs. Here are some questions and ideas to get you started

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When is a bump-out really an Addition?

When is a bump-out really an Addition?

I got a question recently on a post about Remodeling Price Drivers asking: “When is a bump out no longer a bump out but rather an addition?  And when doing a cost estimate, is the cost of a bump out the same as an addition, approximately $200 per square foot?” The short answer is that, [...]

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Carving a Foyer Out of the Living Room

Carving a Foyer Out of the Living Room

I’m in the design process for 3 jobs where a small house has the front door opening directly into the living room — without access to a closet or any other means of transition from outside to inside. In each case, the client wants to create a foyer but without adding significant, if any, space.

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8 Way to Keep Kitchen Remodeling Costs Down

8 Way to Keep Kitchen Remodeling Costs Down

Thoughts about ways to keep kitchen remodeling costs down.

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